Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC

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The Houston Dash face Portland Thorns FC tonight at 7 p.m. at BBVA Compass Stadium. Tickets are available at www.HoustonDashSoccer.com, by calling 713-276-GOAL, or by visiting the BBVA Compass Stadium box office located at 2200 Texas Street. The box office is opens starting at 9 a.m.

The Dash have a record of 1-4-0 (3 points) compared to the Thorns, who are sitting at 2-1-2 (8 points). This is the second meeting between the teams this season. The two teams faced off at BBVA Compass Stadium on April 12 for the Dash’s inaugural match in the NWSL. Portland, the 2013 NWSL champions, came away with all three points as Abbie Long’s 24th minute header secured a 1-0 win. The teams will face each other once more on Aug. 3 at Providence Park in Portland.

The Thorns are led by 2013 FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year Nadine Angerer, who has started all five games in goal. Offensively, Portland boasts Canada’s all-time leading goal scorer Christine Sinclair. Midfielder Abbie Long and forward Jessica McDonald havescored all of Portland’s six goals this season, with three apiece.

Tonight’s game, presented by BBVA Compass, will be broadcast live on CSN Houston Plus and via YouTube at www.HoustonDashSoccer.com/live.